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EN06 XUL

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,523 mi
Last recorded168,523 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 168,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 168,239 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 146,196 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 140,582 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 140,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 224,238 miles

Bonnet catch lever and gearbox selector knob loosen / damaged

Bonnet warning light come on the dash even the bonnet has closed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 224,236 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet catch lever and gearbox selector knob loosen / damaged

Bonnet warning light come on the dash even the bonnet has closed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 221,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 126,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,767 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 72,767 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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EN06 XUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 89,433 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN06 XUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN06 XUL registered?

EN06 XUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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